In 1969, Lincoln debuted the Continental Mark III in an attempt to recapture the luxury image of the Continental Mark II. While the MK III doesn’t look all that much like its predecessor, it succeeded at capturing what made… more»
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More Show Than Go? 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Chevrolet’s El Camino returned in 1964 as a mid-size “gentleman’s pickup” and remained in the Chevelle/Malibu line-up until its rear-wheel drive was retired in 1987. The truck usually outsold its contemporary at Ford, the Ranchero, which had kicked off… more»
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52 Years of Storage and 55K Miles: 1935 Ford Sedan Delivery
Like our primate cousins, we are curious creatures. We dream about what might be inside when we see something that potentially hides a prize. Like how people playing “Let’s Make a Deal” with Monty Hall on TV would bet… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac had an unexpected hit in 1964 with the new GTO. Instead of selling 5,000 copies, 32,000+ flew out of showrooms that year. Demand grew even more in 1965 so the car was promoted to its own series from… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The most major news for the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette regarding engine availability was actually in the small-block department, as this was the year the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches. However, the more coveted excitement remained with the big… more»
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1 of 60: Mario Andretti Edition 1995 Ford Mustang GT
Special Edition autos have been around for decades, some of which seem to have fulfilled the creator’s intention better than others, although just the fact that a car can be deemed a promotional vehicle is often enough to merit… more»
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Barn Dust and 36K Miles: 1936 Chevrolet One Ton Flatbed
Vintage trucks are a hot segment of the collectible vehicle marketplace. Everyone wants a quaint old half-ton pickup in a bright color complete with wide whitewall tires, a small block Chevy, and an automatic transmission. Once they see the… more»
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Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
A car like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye leaves its new owner with decisions to make. It is a rock-solid survivor that would respond well to a cosmetic restoration. However, some may view preservation as more appropriate for a… more»
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Range-Topping Survivor: 1965 Rambler American 440H
AMC remained true to its roots when it released the Third Generation Rambler American. The result was an affordable compact car that was comfortable but allowed scope for aspirational buyers to secure something more upmarket. The range-topping offering in… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since Day One isn’t easy, especially when over five decades have passed since you took delivery. However, that is the decision made by the owners of… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1972 Ford Bronco
I have often pondered whether a desirable classic will ever deteriorate beyond the point of no return. Even the saddest and rustiest vehicles are salvageable with time and effort, but the question is whether such an undertaking is financially… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»
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Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»
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Stored 55 Years: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
During the “Forward Look” model years of 1957-59, the Coronet was the entry-level Dodge. If you ordered a Coronet as a 2-door hardtop, they were also designated as Lancers. These automobiles helped influence styling in Detroit for the next… more»
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Mustero Tribute: 1968 Ford Mustang
Sales of the Ford Mustang peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. Its popularity was enough for a dealer in Beverly Hills, California, to lobby to build the “Mustero,” a cross between a Mustang and a Ranchero pickup. But, as… more»
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Rare 1LE: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 1,699 Original Miles!
We are no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds. However, one occasionally surfaces that seems to rewrite the rules. Such is the case with this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Its presentation is superb, and the original owner’s decision… more»
